Student Success Story: Adaeze Ahanotu

My experience with the City of Austin Human Resources Department was a phenomenal opportunity. The task of recruiting an applicant for the right job is specific and persistent. I was able to use office apps to input applicants’ strongest suites …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Imma Lugtu

My experience with Lone Star Parity Project was fascinating because I learned how women in our communities aspire to make positive changes and impact in our communities. From my experience with speaking with women of different backgrounds, anyone can see …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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What to Do With a Psychology Major: 8 Jobs You Should Consider

If you already have or are thinking about pursuing a degree in psychology, you’re not alone. According to the American Psychological Association’s Center for Workforce Studies, about 3.5 million people in the United States held a bachelor’s degree in psychology …

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Student Success Story: Anushka Mukund

During my internship with the Houston Food Bank I became a part of their Apple Corps program, which is a dedicated group of volunteers that work in various roles at the food bank. I chose to complete my internship at …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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I don’t technically meet all the requirements listed in the job description. Should I skip out on the application?

Dear Career Consultant…

I don’t technically meet all the requirements listed in the job description. Should I skip out on the application?

Dear student…

Always, always, always apply for a job even if you do not meet all of the …

By Vianet Garza
Vianet Garza Career Consultant, Denton Campus
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6 Lessons from the Formidable RBG

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (widely known simply by her initials, “RBG”) passed away in September, at the age of 87. As a champion for gender equality, as well as a respectful “dissenter” of court opinions with which …

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All Your Questions About Soft Skills and Work—Answered!

You’re searching through a job board, scanning postings for positions that might be right for you, and in the requirements section you see: “strong communication skills” or “team player” or “skilled multitasker.” Do your eyes just jump over these? Or …

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8 Tips to Survive Graduating Into a Recession, From People Who’ve Been There

If I could change one thing about my career, it would be my timing. I graduated from college in 2009 and entered the workforce at the height of the 2008-2009 recession, the largest economic upheaval since the Great Depression. That …

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Student Success Story: Tara Jackson

My experience with Fred Moore Day Nursery Preschool began when I took one of my Child Development courses here at TWU and I learned about how with several of those courses, I would need between 15-75 hours of observing 2-9 years …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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6 Ways to Build Up Your Resume When You Can’t Afford to Do an Unpaid Internship

As you start thinking about life after college, you may hear that internships are the most important stepping stones to your first job. And they are often the simplest and most traditional way to build up your resume so you …

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